About Heather Penny

Heather is a celebrated coach, educator, and speaker. She holds an MA in Educational Leadership and a PhD in Public Services Leadership. Her specialty is “coaching for the feminine journey”, most recently through the Arise and Be! movement, where she comes alongside women in their journeys of professional and personal development. Heather enjoys life in Northern California with her husband and two children.

One of my favorite stories is when Jesus healed a man who had been born blind since birth. After Jesus heals him, the religious leaders curse him and declare that he is following a man not connected to God. The man responds with… Why, that’s very strange! He healed my eyes, and yet you […]

I recently turned 43, and the 40s bring a sense of clarity that eludes us in our 20s and 30s (I’ll probably say something like this in my 50s as well). Lately, I’m realizing the impact of the debate about the full inclusion of women in the church on my own journey. Growing up as […]